Cataracts or clouding of the lens is the leading cause of blindness in the world. Age and
diabetes are major risk factors, and with an increasing aging and diabetic population, the …

Vitreoretinal disorders constitute a significant portion of treatable ocular disease. Advances
in vitreoretinal surgery have included the development and characterization of suitable …

Vitreous surgery has various physiological and clinical consequences, both beneficial and
harmful. Vitrectomy reduces the risk of retinal neovascularization, while increasing the risk of …

The cells of most mammalian organs are connected by groups of cell-to-cell channels called
gap junctions. Gap junction channels are made from the connexin (Cx) family of proteins …

Smart contact lenses have the potential to serve as noninvasive healthcare devices or virtual
displays. However, their implementation is limited by the lack of suitable power sources for …

Cataract is one of the most important causes of blindness worldwide, with age‐related
cataract being the most common one. Agents preventing cataract formation are urgently …

Purpose Since the exact development of posterior subcapsular cataracts (PSCs) is poorly
understood, we review various risk factors and propose a two-stage etiology for PSCs …

Lens homeostasis and transparency are dependent on the function and intercellular
communication of its epithelia. While the lens epithelium is uniquely equipped with …

This review traces the evolution of the concept of the blood–aqueous barrier (BAB) during
the past 20 years. The Classical model simply stipulated that the tight junctions of the iris …

The lens and cornea are transparent and usually avascular. Controlling nutrient supply
while maintaining transparency is a physiological challenge for both tissues. During sleep …